Is there a genetic component to uterine fibroids

Whether uterine fibroids are related to heredity is not yet a clear medical conclusion. However, from the epidemiological point of view, uterine fibroids have a certain family tendency, if the mother suffers from uterine fibroids, her children are more likely to suffer from uterine fibroids, which may be related to heredity. Uterine fibroids have a certain relationship with female hormones, if the estrogen level in the body is relatively high, it is easy to suffer from uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids have the following main hazards: 1, affecting pregnancy, uterine fibroids may deform the uterine cavity, affecting the implantation and development of fertilized egg, leading to miscarriage.2, anemia, uterine fibroids can expand the surface area of endometrium, making excessive menstruation, prolonged menstruation, anemia, as well as the body’s resistance will be reduced as a result, and it is easy to be infected with other diseases.3, there is a possibility of cancerous or degenerative, but the chances are Very small.